Town Planner | Senior Planner | Planning Manager

Penguin Recruitment; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in England is seeking a Town Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Manager to join their busy Planning department. The candidate will manage the planning process from site inception to planning permissions, working on residential sites typically ranging from 30 to 200 units. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a Planning Consultancy, Local Authority, or Residential Developer environment, and possess strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Planner or above.
• Ability to present to public, council officers, and committee members.
• Confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Compile planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation.
• Manage end-to-end submission of planning applications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Town Planner | Senior Planner | Planning Manager

Location

Hampshire

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and growing Planning department. We are looking to appoint a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Manager to join a hands‑on Planning team, taking responsibility for managing the planning process from site inception through to the receipt of planning permissions and beyond. This role will involve working on residential sites typically ranging from 30 to 200 units, alongside future land promotion initiatives. No two days will be the same. Reporting directly into the Director of Regeneration, this position would suit someone with a minimum of 2 years’ post‑graduate experience gained within a Planning Consultancy, Local Authority, or Residential Developer environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation for submission to Local Planning Authorities
• Manage the end‑to‑end submission of planning applications
• Undertake research on previous planning applications and site history
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Attend Planning Committee and Public Consultation meetings
• Monitor and review local planning policy and Local Plan reviews
• Maintain accurate internal records and planning policy databases
• Consider wider planning strategies including transport, economy, sustainability, climate change, and heritage
• Instruct, manage, and liaise with external consultants and engineers
• Collate evidence from public consultation where required
• Work closely with the wider planning and operational teams

Experience

• Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Planner or above
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and approval processes
• Experience presenting to the public, council officers, and committee members
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones.